Our Team

Leary Gates has been advising market-leading and emergent technology companies since he founded Lumina Consulting Group in 1995. His love for technology, his incisive market savvy and his genuine interest in helping leaders succeed have made Lumina a go-to resource for technology driven companies of all sizes.

Dan McCormick is a seasoned executive, entrepreneur and strategist with more than 20 years of successful leadership experience. His track record includes key executive roles at some of the most admired Fortune 100 companies in the world.

Elizabeth Mansfield is a seasoned technical sales and marketing strategist with over 12 years in the high-tech industry. Her entrepreneurial track record includes various executive leadership roles in emerging technology firms as well as two of her own successful start-ups.

Sal Mondelli is a strategic and visionary leader with experience in both growing businesses and turnaround situations, resulting in increased profitability. At Lumina, he focuses on assisting companies in problem identification, strategy development, improving sales processes, and achieving sustained results.

Jonathan Hall leads Lumina’s energy practice in Colorado and is an industry veteran in the engineering and marketing of early venture technologies.

Ron Neuenschwander builds sales strategies and systems that align the sales organization with the revenue and strategic goals of growing companies. His experience includes successfully building inside sales teams and equipping sales organizations with practical methodologies and processes to build effective sales organizations.

Steve Conway is a twenty year IT industry veteran who specializes in strategic market analysis, positioning, public and analyst relations. Conway has provided strategic guidance for industry leaders IDC, Sun Microsystems, Cray, Silicon Graphics, Cable & Wireless and America Online.

Irfan Khan is a digital media and Internet platform entrepreneur who thrives on business challenges. With 15 years of progressive experience in startups—from manufacturing to cutting-edge technology companies—he is a true cross-functional collaborator who focuses on getting products to market.

Mark Pastor is a seasoned business manager, strategist, and entrepreneur. He brings over 20 years of leadership and executive experience from industry leading companies including Seagate Technology and CalComp Inc., a Lockheed Martin subsidiary.

Steve Jorgensen is an entrepreneurial executive with innovative vision and demonstrated expertise in executing complex sales cycles, developing proficient channel and vertical market strategies to help clients drive high-growth and profitability in technology ventures.